Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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I Am Not Elliot Rodger: A Crazy Person’s View On Mass Shootings
I have bipolar. I had a manic episode where I could have hurt someone. But that does not mean I think mass shootings can be excused by mental health.
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Out In Lubavitch
Chaim Levin shares his journey of growing up a gay Lubavitcher.
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Why Being Religious Matters
What is it about being religious that matters so much? How does it actually differ from being secular?
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Confronting My Judgmental Self On The Subway
This was not the piece I was planning on writing today. But when you have to face an ugly side of yourself, maybe you should write about that.
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I Never Should Have Had Children
Or gotten married. Yeesh.
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Dialogue Between a Doubter and a Believer
A guest post by Eric Kaplan, writer for the Big Bang Theory and Futurama, in which he describes a bizarre conversation about faith he had (or did he?) with Elad.
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What It’s Like To Be Suicidal
A guest post by Luftmentsch about the depths of depression and how it can lead to wanting to end everything. *TRIGGER WARNING*
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Weathering The Hormonal Hurricane Of A Teenage Chassid
“I know we don’t listen to music during sefira, but a lot of people draw the line at live music,” he says… “In our house, it’s very clear,” I respond.
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Jews In The Diaspora Have Two Choices – By Adin Steinsaltz
“To all appearances, as individuals, American Jews have done quite well, but as a people, they are yet to create a common, inspiring future.”
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It’s Time The Jewish World Embraced Mental Health
Many Jews are suffering daily from mental health issues. Issues that could be easily treated, if only we focused on them. It’s time we did just that.
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